RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862 Email: office@onewhero.school.nz Number 33 28 October 2010 Forthcoming Events October 29 - Return of all course choice sheets for 2011 October 29 - Yr 12/13 Sport Leader Camp November 2 - Touch Tournament (Yr 7/8) November 5 - School Athletics (starting 9am) November 12 - Jump Rope for Heart November 12 - Last day for Year 11, 12 and 13 students November 15 - Start of NCEA exams Kia ora tatou Dear Parents Hats With the coming of the good weather and the approach of summer, it is appropriate to remind parents that the policy of the school is that all students must wear hats as protection from the fierce New Zealand sun. The Onewhero Area School hat is available from the school office. All hats need to be named clearly. Students who do not have a hat to wear will be required to spend the break times under trees. Jump Rope for Heart This year we are actively supporting the Heart Foundation through the Jump Rope programme. This involves having students sponsored to participate in a programme of organised physical activity which will involve lots of skipping. Forms will be coming home with students this week to enable students to begin the process of gathering sponsors. In two weeks time, on Friday 12 November, the whole school will be involved in a tabloids type afternoon, which will honour the sponsorship commitment. In house teams, the students will complete a number of activities. While the sponsorship part of this programme is up to parents, all the students, regardless of the level of sponsorship, will be participating in the day as a part of our healthy fitness programmes. The activities will start at about 1pm and run for the afternoon. Parents are welcome to attend. Athletics Sports The date for our Athletics has been set for Friday November 5. The day will start at 9am and will go all day. This is a day where all the students participate in track and field events and where the field events are based on a standards system. This means that all students gain credit for their performance. The day is divided into two sections, so that while the boys are on the track and competing in running races, the girls are all on the field. In the afternoon, the reverse occurs with the boys in the field and the girls on the track. All parents are most welcome to attend all or part of this day, to support the students in their endeavours. Integrity Awards As there was no assembly this week, there were no awards presented. The students identified this week will be recognised next week. Congratulations Our school Equestrian team have again performed very well. Last Friday, the team of Abbey Austin, Hester Gerrand, Kirsty Wagstaff and Brooke Caie travelled to St Peter’s College in Cambridge and competed in the North Island Mounted Games Championship. Our team competed in Division 2 and were placed second. This is a really good result from this young team. Well done girls! Course choices – 2011 The course choice sheets need to be returned to school by Friday 29 October. Canteen Weekly Special The special for the week of Monday 1 November to Thursday 4 November is Chilli Beef and Rice (mild) cost $3.50 Sale yard Duties In November Earn money towards your child’s school account by working at the sale yard cafe. Shifts are Thursday morning and Thursday afternoon. Contact Helen 2328883 Greg Fenton Principal Community Notices Whitebait For Sale 200gm packs for $15.each. Please phone Wendy 0273217910 or Keith 0273217703 14.2HH Pony For Sale Will make neat kids 2nd pony or teenagers pony club mount, easy safe mare. $3500. Ph 237 8175 Onewhero Rural Fire Force The Fire Force has again produced a calendar for next year. Calendars are on sale now for just $10 each. Also on sale are copies of the book commemorating the first 25 years of the Forces history. In a special deal, the book and calendar are offered at the following prices: Calendar - $10.00; Book: $20.00 Book and calendar combo: $25.00 Orders may be placed here at school or with Di Morris 232 8810 or Marion Skellams 232 8823 Onewhero Early Childhood Centre The OECC is holding a craft and food fair on Saturday 13 November, to raise funds for upgrading their facilities. Venue is the Onewhero Community Hall on Hall Road, 9am – 12 noon. Come along for a fun morning of face painting, Devonshire teas, and view some local art work. Purchase some fresh produce, plants or many of the other goods we have on offer. It will be a great chance to purchase some goodies for Christmas. There will be activities for the children and some fantastic prizes are being raffled. Anybody interested in having a stall please contact Rosemarie on 2328517 Wanted If anyone has 2 hens needing a new home please ring Vicky on 2328829, 027 7116241 House to Rent 3 double bedroom/large lounge + sunroom Churchill Road Pukekawa. 11/2 acres grazing if required. Pets negotiable. $300 a week. Home 2334299 Mobile Hairdresser Local in Onewhero. Phone 2328081 or 0212992057 Junior Summer Hockey League Muster on Tuesday 2nd November 4.00pm at “Rosa Birch Park” on Beresford Street, Pukekohe. All girls/boys primary school aged welcome – beginners or experienced. Five week competition from Tuesday 9th November at 3.45pm – cost approx $15. Any queries Ph Bonnie 232 1294